![]() She was an exceptional and gifted human being. First, I want to pay tribute to Diana myself. So what I say to you now, as your Queen and as a grandmother, I say from my heart. We have all felt those emotions in these last few days. ![]() It is not easy to express a sense of loss, since the initial shock is often succeeded by a mixture of other feelings: disbelief, incomprehension, anger - and concern for those who remain. We have all been trying in our different ways to cope. "Since last Sunday's dreadful news we have seen, throughout Britain and around the world, an overwhelming expression of sadness at Diana's death. Queen Elizabeth II's funeral plans: What we know about Operation Unicorn On Princess Diana's death, in 1997: "Like all the best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements." I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else – I can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations." On family, in 1989: On her first televised Christmas broadcast, in 1957: Subscribe to the Keep Calm and Carry On newsletter. ► Stay in the know with the latest on the royals, succession and what comes next for the House of Windsor. Throughout all my life and with all my heart I shall strive to be worthy of your trust." "I have in sincerity pledged myself to your service, as so many of you are pledged to mine. The world mourns: King Charles expresses 'greatest sadness' over mother Queen Elizabeth II's death, more react On her coronation day, in 1953: "I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service." I remain committed to serving you to the best of my ability, supported by my family." On her 21st birthday, in 1947, broadcasting to the world from South Africa: "When it comes to how to mark seventy years as your queen, there is no guidebook to follow. ![]() Here are some of her most powerful words: On the balcony of Buckingham Palace on the last day of the Platinum Jubilee "The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow." " The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon," Buckingham Palace tweeted. The monarch had been under medical supervision Thursday as doctors were "concerned for Her Majesty’s health." The queen, born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, died at Balmoral Castle. Queen Elizabeth II, who died Thursday at 96 years old, had an elegant flair for the English language throughout her 70-year reign. ![]()
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